FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has intensified the focus on professionalism, discipline and competence among frontline marshals to improve road safety service delivery in Nigeria.
Category: Nigeria Focus
Expert Urges Federal Government to Fully Digitise Public Procurement to Reduce Corruption Risks!
Procurement expert Zechariah Ndiryiza has urged Nigeria to deepen digital public procurement to improve transparency, traceability and oversight.
Nigeria to Renew Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seat at 81st General Assembly!
Nigeria will renew its push for a permanent UN Security Council seat as Vice President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s delegation at the 81st General Assembly in New York.
Abia to Begin Mosquito Larvae Control in Two LGAs as State Intensifies Malaria Prevention!
Abia State will begin targeted mosquito larval source management in Isuikwuato and Aba South before the end of September as part of efforts to reduce malaria transmission.
Oluremi Tinubu Calls on Nigerians to Cut Food Waste and Adopt Sustainable Practices!
Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to reduce food waste, dispose of refuse properly and adopt sustainable practices to promote cleaner and healthier communities.
Niger Miners’ Deaths: Shehu Sani Warns Overcrowded Cells Can Turn Detention Into Death Traps!
Shehu Sani has raised concerns over detention conditions following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State as investigations continue.
Florence Ajimobi Appointed Nigeria’s Governor on IAEA Board for 2026–2028 Term!
Florence Ajimobi has been appointed Nigeria’s Governor on the IAEA Board for 2026–2028 after Nigeria was elected to the agency’s 35-member governing body.
NDLEA Officer Reportedly Drowns While Chasing Suspected Drug Offender Into Delta River!
An NDLEA officer has reportedly drowned while chasing a suspected drug offender into the Ethiope River at Obiaruku in Delta State, according to Vanguard.
Police Secure Scene as Investigation Begins into Deaths of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in Niger!
Police have secured the scene in Minna as investigations continue into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody in Niger State.
Shettima Commends NAHCON After 2026 Hajj, Highlights Improved Coordination!
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended NAHCON for improvements in Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj operations and highlighted coordination, government support and preparations for future pilgrimages.
Benue Police Rescue Eight Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle, One Dies in Captivity!
Benue Police have rescued eight kidnapped passengers after a gun battle in Ohimini, while one hostage died from gunshot injuries sustained during the attack.
Tinubu Orders Full Probe Into Deaths of Detained Miners in Niger State!
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Minna, Niger State, as authorities examine detention conditions and the cause of the deaths.
Alake Deploys Investigation Team to Probe Deaths of Suspected Miners in Niger NSCDC Custody!
Dele Alake deploys an investigation team to Niger State to probe the deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody as multiple investigations continue.
Niger State Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Minna After Protests Over Deaths of 37 Suspected Miners!
Niger State imposes a 24-hour curfew in Minna after protests over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody as investigations continue.
Navy Chief Urges NDA Passing-Out Cadets to Uphold Democracy, Safeguard Nigeria’s National Interests!
Rear Admiral Abdulrasheed Haruna has urged Nigerian Defence Academy passing-out cadets to uphold democratic values, maintain professionalism and safeguard Nigeria’s national interests.